How Do You Grow Pomegranates In The Desert?
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are one of the ancient seven fruits and vegetables of the Torah and have been recorded as part of people’s diets for several thousand years BC. Recently pomegranate juice is becoming more popular and being produced commercially for the retail market. With recent studies touting the positive health benefits of dark colored fruits and berries pomegranates are finally receiving the respect they deserve. If you live in a desert climate where it is hard to grow your own fruits, then a pomegranate shrub is just thing for you. If you live in one of zones 5-24 as listed in the Sunset Western Garden book you can grow Pomegranate shrubs successfully. Other parts of the country with similar growing conditions will also be able to grow them. Check with your local cooperative extension office or nurseries to see if there are varieties that grow where you live. Hot and dry climates are best. Pomegranate shrubs are very tolerant of high summer temperatures but can be ki
